ProSoft RLX2-IHNF-A

Description

The ProSoft Technology Fast Industrial Hotspot (RLX2-IHNF) provides secure
wireless solutions for plant-floor, SCADA automation, process control systems and
mobile worker Wi-Fi infrastructure. It operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, including
DFS channels, and is good for indoor or outdoor applications.
The Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, and Client modes. 802.11n
technology delivers fast data rates up to 300 Mbps. This provides excellent packetper-second performance and robust communications in rugged industrial
environments. The 802.11n MIMO & Channel bonding supports demanding
wireless applications such as Ethernet I/O and high-resolution video.
The included IH Browser configuration and monitoring software allows the user to
view network topology, assign IP addresses, monitor network diagnostics, and
update radio firmware. The optional OPC Diagnostic Server is ideal for managing
long-range wireless SCADA networks.
Features
 EtherNet/IP™- or Modbus®-based PLCs/PACs can use message instructions to read diagnostic information from the radios,
helping to reduce down time when troubleshooting wireless network problems.
 802.11i, WPA-2 Personal/Enterprise using 128-bit AES encryption ensures secure networking.
 RADIUS security ensures secure networking with advanced authentication and encryption.
 Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) allow for secure network segmentation.
 Network Address Translation (NAT) lets machine builders deploy machines without needing to change IP addresses every time.
 Quality of Service (QoS) provides data prioritization for I/O control devices, video data, etc.
 Ultra-Fast Roaming (under 10ms) maintains seamless, high-speed connections to one or more devices on moving equipment and
machines (such as cranes, AGVs, and carriers) as they travel between Access Points.
 IGMP Snooping & Packet Filtering optimizes UDP multicast traffic for superior EtherNet/IP I/O communications.
 Supports the ability to communicate with multiple Ethernet devices when used with existing third-party wireless infrastructures.
 Supports AeroScout RTLS (real-time location services) tagging by passing signals from tags to the network.
 Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) to reduce cabling costs.
 Disaster recovery feature allows the radio configuration to be stored on a microSD card for quick field replacement.
 Connect serial networks (Modbus, DNP3, etc.) over 802.11 wireless networks.
 Simple local and remote configuration, monitoring, and wireless network diagnostics via IH Browser utility or SNMP.

Radio Specifications
Specification Frequency Channel
Frequency band
(Varies by country)
2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz (FCC)
2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (ETSI/NTRA)
1 to 11
1 to 13
5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz (FCC/ETSI/NTRA)
5.260 GHz to 5.350 GHz (NTRA)*
5.260 GHz to 5.580 GHz (FCC/ETSI)*
5.660 GHz to 5.700 GHz (FCC/ETSI)*
5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (FCC)
* DFS channels with RADAR detection
36 to 48
52 to 64*
52 to 116*
132 to 140*
149 to 165
Wireless standards 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g,
802.11h (DFS), 802.11i (Security), 802.11e (QoS)
802.112Q (VLAN), 802.113af (PoE), IGMPv2
Transmit power
(Programmable)
*Subject to regional
regulatory limits
22 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)
17 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an/gn)
22 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11a/g)
17 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a/g)
*Max power in NTRA model is 20 dBm in both 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz
Antenna Impact:
3 Antennas/MIMO: Use values above
2 Antennas: Subtract 2 dB from values above
1 Antenna: Subtract 5 dB from values above
Channel data rates
802.11n
MCS0 through MCS15,
1 Channel or 2 Channels with 1 Stream or 2 Streams
1 Channel 2 Channels Rate Streams
6.5 Mbps 13.5 Mbps MCS0 1 Stream
65 Mbps 150 Mbps MCS7
13 Mbps 27 Mbps MCS8 2 Streams
130 Mbps 300 Mbps MCS15
802.11b
802.11a/g
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Receiver sensitivity
(Typical)
-92 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)
-70 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an)
-74 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11gn)
-92 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11an/gn)
-74 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a)
-78 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11g)
Security WPA2 Personal/Enterprise – 802.11i AES
WPA2 Personal – 802.11i AES w/ Passphrase
Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support
MAC ID filter, RADIUS
Network Features NAT, VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping
Physical
Enclosure Extruded aluminum with DIN rail mount
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.82 x 4.64 x 1.48 in, 14.8 x 11.8 x 3.8 cm
Shock IEC 60068 2-27 (20g, 3-Axis)
Vibration IEC 60068 2-6 (5g, 10Hz to 150Hz)
Ethernet Port (1) 10/100/1000 Base-T connector, shielded RJ45
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
Serial Port (1) RS232 DB9 female (supports serial tunneling and
Modbus TCP/IP to Modbus RTU connectivity)
Antenna Port (3) RP-SMA connectors
Personality Module Industrial microSD Memory Module (included)
Weight 1.1 lbs (499 g)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C)
-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C), RLX2-IHNF Series B and C only
Humidity Up to 100% RH, with no condensation
External Power
PoE Injector
10 to 24 VDC
802.3af PoE Powered Device
Peak Power Consumption < 9W (Series B), < 10W (Series C)